Executive Sales Director

Drive the future of financial services marketing by connecting leading brands with powerful, multi-platform storytelling. This is your opportunity to shape high-impact partnerships and unlock growth across one of Hearst’s most dynamic categories.

Hearst Magazines is one of the world’s largest publishers of trusted, premium content, with a portfolio of more than 30 iconic brands including Cosmopolitan, ELLE, Esquire, Good Housekeeping, Harper’s BAZAAR, Men’s Health, Popular Mechanics, and Oprah Daily. We reach a global audience through print, digital, video, and social platforms, creating meaningful connections between audiences and advertisers.

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  Drive new business development while expanding and deepening existing financial services partnerships

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  Lead strategic, insight-driven sales initiatives across Hearst’s full portfolio of print, digital, and social platforms

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  Build and maintain strong relationships with senior-level clients and agency partners across the Eastern region

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  Develop and execute integrated sales strategies that align with client goals and deliver measurable results

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  Create and deliver compelling presentations that translate market insights into revenue-generating opportunities

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  Manage sales pipelines, forecasts, and proposals with a high degree of accuracy and organization

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  Consistently meet and exceed revenue targets in a competitive, fast-paced environment

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  Collaborate cross-functionally with internal teams to bring innovative ideas and campaigns to life

• 8+ years of experience in media sales, with a strong focus on financial services accounts or equivalent experience

• Proven track record of building and growing client relationships and exceeding revenue goals

• Established relationships with key financial services clients and agency partners

• Strong strategic thinking skills, with the ability to translate client needs into integrated solutions

• Exceptional communication and presentation skills, with confidence engaging senior stakeholders

• Highly organized and detail-oriented, with the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively

• Self-motivated and results-driven, with the ability to thrive in a dynamic, evolving media landscape

• Collaborative mindset with a willingness to partner across teams and functions

• Ability to work in a hybrid model, with in-office presence in New York City four days per week